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Squaliformasqualina (Jardine, 1841)

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contributors to this species:

Frants Lehmann
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Relevant Information:

Similar to the Hypostomus
genera but have longer bodies and have a shark type caudal fin
shape (hence their genus name) with the lower fin lobe longer
than the top. Aquarium Care: Non territorial
and peaceful but they are messy eaters and as such good water
quality would need to be adhered to. A large tank over 5ft (150cm)
would be needed due to the eventual adult size of this catfish.
Sexual differences: Adult males develop odontodes
on their pectoral fins and also on the scutes of the posterior
part of the body. Diet: Omnivore in the aquarium
and is not fussy. Will also take vegetable foods.

Common
Name:

None

Synonyms:

Hypostoma squalinum, Hypostomus
squalinus, Hypostoma squalina

Family:

Loricariidae

Distribution:

South America: Negro
and Branco River basins and Essequibo River basin.